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How We Eat Grass Fed Beef On A Budget!

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Why Eat Grass-Fed Beef?

 

I know it can be hard to eat grass fed meat when you are on a budget. But what if I showed you how you can easily eat grass fed beef all while saving money? Got your attention? Read on…

In her book “Deep Nutrition”, Doctor Catherine Shanahan explains that if you want to eat well, but are on a tight budget, invest your money in quality meat, even over organic produce. She explains, “Organic animal products give you more bang for your buck because they benefit from bio-concentration.”

Bio-concentration is referring, in simple terms, to the percent of goodness–nutrients and minerals–found in a certain ingredient.

This is why it is important to invest in organic meat and dairy products–the nutrients are highly concentrated.

Why Factory Meat is So Bad For You!

 

On the other hand, factory-farmed animals raised in confined habitats and fed grains they were never intended to digest have a high concentration of poor, toxic fats.

It’s these high concentrations of unhealthy fats we avoid by eating only 100% grass-fed beef.

Shanahan puts it this way, “When you buy organic vegetables, you are only avoiding a little bit of poison. When you buy organic meat, especially the fatty cuts, you’re avoiding a lot.”

When on a tight budget, put your money where it matters most–highly concentrated animal products.

Where We Find Grass Fed Beef On A Budget

 

My family just moved from Milwaukee to Kansas City. With such a big move comes the equally large task of locating new sources for our whole food staples.

And so our first Saturday in the city found us at the farmer’s market, excited to explore the bountiful wholesome ingredients available from the local farmers here in Missouri.

Grass Fed Beef On A Budget | WholeLifestyleNutrition.com

The weather is just beginning to turn cold, and so I was craving something warm and hearty; red meat would do just the trick.

I was drawn to a couple and their young son selling grass-fed beef from a freezer outside of their trailer. Their display was humble and inviting; a few chalk boards displaying the cuts of meat available that day.

I walked away happy with a pound of grass fed beef shanks, costing me only $3. You do not have to spend a lot of money to create a tasty grass fed dish.

Always check local resources first, whether it be a farmers market or finding a farmer in your area to buy direct.

Buying Quality Meat For Less!

 

Bottom line, here is what you need to do to save money when buying grass-fed beef.

  • Check your local farmers markets ~ often local farmers sell for less.  It is fresh and right from the source.
  • Buy direct from the farmers, you save money by eliminating the middle man.
  • Check your local farmers listings at eatwild.com to find reputable farmers.
  • Buy in bulk.  You can easily buy a quarter side of beef or even a half and store it in the freezer.
  • Check out quality discount stores like Costco, that carry grass-fed meat for a reasonable price.
  • Buy less desired cuts of meat that require longer cooking times.  These cuts are usually very reasonably priced and taste amazing with longer cooking times (be sure to check out tomorrows recipe)!
  • Always buy cuts of meat on the bone.  The nutritional value is greater and so is the flavor.  These cuts of meats cost less too!

I want to discuss one more thing with you all…bones, the unsung hero in my humble opinion!

Buying Meat on The Bone Saves You $$$!

 

When I was a kid, and even until recently, I found eating meat on the bone just a little, well, creepy. I have since changed my mind drastically regarding this way of preparing meat.

For one, purchasing meat still on the bone is considerably less expensive! This recipe I am sharing tomorrow is a great example of that.

At only $12 for all of the ingredients, including the meat, it will easily feed four people. That’s only $3 a person for a delicious, hearty, nutritious meal!

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Bones Are A Rich Source of Minerals

 

Even greater than the money we save are the nutritional benefits the bones themselves offer. After these beef shanks simmer down for 8 hours, the marrow within the bones becomes soft and buttery.

This is when I take the back end of my wooden spoon, and gracefully poke the beautiful marrow into the stew. It completes the dish with such an elegant richness.

The marrow of the bone is also where you’ll find one of the greatest concentrations of nutrients, no wonder it tastes so great!

Adding just a touch of acid–balsamic vinaigrette, in this recipe–also helps draw out nutrients from the bones.

So tomorrow I am sharing the most amazing recipe for slow-cooked beef shank. Oh yes, you all are in for a treat!

 


 

About Eryn Lynum

Eryn Lynum is the author of the book 936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting. She lives in Northern Colorado with her husband and four children, where they spend their time hiking, camping, and exploring the Rocky Mountains. She loves to travel and share at conferences, churches, and writers’ groups. But every opportunity she gets, she is out exploring God’s creation with her family, and sharing the journey at www.936Pennies.com

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Comments

  1. ellen says

    November 23, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    All good ideas and I’d like to add a wrinkle.  Cooking anything for 8 hours uses a lot of fuel and adds $$.  If you get a pressure cooker you can cook any kind of beef (including on the bone) and it gets tender in under an hour.  Saves fuel, vitamins, time = saving $$.  I use mine multiple times a week, especially for bone broth.  Many recipes can be found on line.  Ellen

  2. Eliza Joy Capps says

    January 23, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    Great article, Eryn. Wondering if you have any recommendations for a specific farm (close in proximity to KC) where we could look into ordering a portion of a cow? There seem to be several listed online but a personal recommendation is always ideal. Thanks!

    • Eryn Lynum says

      January 23, 2014 at 2:57 pm

      Thank you Eliza! We have tried grass-fed meats from a few farmers in the area, we get it all at the City Market downtown, which is open Saturday and Sunday mornings year-round. The best price we have found on grass-fed beef is from Natasha Farms. They actually come from Oklahoma, so they are not at the market every week, but you can call them to see when they’re coming or put in an order. Their phone number is 918-944-0664. They have great grass-fed beef shanks at the best price we have ever found (between $2/lb and $3lb, depending on the day I guess 😉

      When Natasha Farms is not at the market, we like getting grass-fed and pastured meats from DanJo Farms (http://www.danjofarms.com/) I am not sure what either farms charge for portions of a cow. I do recall Natasha Farms quoting us around $3.80/lb for a half cow, which we plan on buying in the fall. Hope this helps!

  3. Taylor Spruill says

    May 14, 2014 at 8:17 pm

    Resources like the one you mentioned here will be very useful to me!
    I will post a link to this page on my blog. I am sure my visitors will find that very useful.

  4. Electa K. says

    January 9, 2016 at 8:26 am

    I just found your website and appreciate the suggestions and tips you provide to help me reach my goals. I will be living on a limited income until I find out what job I will come across once I retire from the Army. Thank you for your site and I will definitely tell others about it.

  5. Janna Lara says

    March 8, 2016 at 10:01 pm

    Hi!

    I also live in Kansas city, well outside of it, but I am putting my son on the GAPS diet and have been having problems finding grass fed beef. I am going to check out the farmers market but I am just wondering if you have any specific places that you get your meat from regularly. Any names of farmers or butchers. I will look out at the farmers market but just want more places to look!

    • Halle Cottis says

      March 9, 2016 at 9:10 am

      I found my local farmer through this site: http://eatwild.com/products/index.html

  6. Melanie Johnson says

    January 3, 2018 at 9:43 pm

    Can the same apply to pastured pork and poultry?

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